(4) PS Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Bob Marley's daughter adapts the lyrics to his song “Three Little Birds,” reminding a young boy that, despite a mishap or two, “every little thing is gonna be all right.” As usual with the song-as-picture-book gambit, some magic evaporates along with the melody and instrumentation. The mix of what looks like cartoons, realistic drawings, and collage has patchwork-y charm.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. The lyrics to "One Love," by reggae great Bob Marley (the adapter's father), accompany a smiling girl who spends her day participating in a multi-generational neighborhood cleanup and ensuing celebration. Like most lyrics flowed into a picture book format, these are listless on the page, burdening the illustrator to supply the music. Brantley-Newton's pictures have the spirit (if not the depth).

Reviewer: Nell Beram